Monday, November 27, 2023

GOD knows us

 

Psalm 139:17-18

King James Version

17 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, 

O God! how great is the sum of them!

18 If I should count them, 

they are more in number than the sand: 

when I awake, I am still with thee.


There is no hiding from GOD.

He knows everything about us.

He knows the contents of our heart.

He knows every bit of our being.

He knows all our intentions.

This particular psalm reveals how much GOD knows us:

Psalm 139:1-16

King James Version

139 O lord, thou hast searched me, and known me.

2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, 

thou understandest my thought afar off.

3 Thou compassest my path and my lying down, 

and art acquainted with all my ways.

4 For there is not a word in my tongue, 

but, lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether.

5 Thou hast beset me behind and before, 

and laid thine hand upon me.

6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; 

it is high, I cannot attain unto it.

7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? 

or whither shall I flee from thy presence?

8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: 

if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.

9 If I take the wings of the morning, 

and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;

10 Even there shall thy hand lead me, 

and thy right hand shall hold me.

11 If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; 

even the night shall be light about me.

12 Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; 

but the night shineth as the day: 

the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.

13 For thou hast possessed my reins: 

thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.

14 I will praise thee; 

for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: 

marvellous are thy works; 

and that my soul knoweth right well.

15 My substance was not hid from thee, 

when I was made in secret, 

and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.

16 Thine eyes did see my substance, 

yet being unperfect; 

and in thy book all my members were written, 

which in continuance were fashioned, 

when as yet there was none of them.


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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

ASSURANCE we need

 


1 John 3:1

King James Version

3 Behold, what manner of love 

the Father hath bestowed upon us, 

that we should be called the sons of God: 

therefore the world knoweth us not, 

because it knew him not.


I'd like to tell you about something sure.

Such as GOD's love for us.

The purity, and certainty of it.

Where man's love falters, GOD's love remains.

Jeremiah 31:3

King James Version

3 The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, 

Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: 

therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.


John 3:16-17

King James Version

16 For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, 

but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world 

to condemn the world; 

but that the world through him 

might be saved.


Hebrews 13:8

King James Version

8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, 

and to day, and for ever.


How much do you know GOD?

How much do you know about His love for you?

How much do you care to know?

If you care to know, this blog is for you.

If you need comfort, this blog will serve you.

If you need peace, this blog will surely help you.

If you need clarity, you will love it here. 


GOD doesn't play favorites.

He loves both Jew, and Gentile, alike.

That's why He sent His Son, JESUS.

That's why He sent His prophets, His saints, and His angels.

GOD knew all of us needed saving.

Anytime you need help, and no help from the world seems forthcoming, do call upon the LORD.

Romans 10:11-13

King James Version

11 For the scripture saith, 

Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: 

for the same Lord over all 

is rich unto all that call upon him.

13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord 

shall be saved.


Anyone who boasts about his own salvation, doesn't really know GOD.

Anyone who marginalizes others, doesn't know GOD's heart.

Anyone who fosters hatred, isn't a disciple of JESUS.

If we live by our intellect, that's pride.

If we live by our beauty, that's vanity.

If we live by our wealth, that's insanity.

If we live by the Bible, that's clarity.


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Thursday, July 20, 2023

How JESUS loved

 

John 15:13

King James Version

13 Greater love hath no man than this, 

that a man lay down his life for his friends.


Was thinking about it this morning.

How did JESUS love?

What did the Bible say?

What did it reveal?

What have I come to know?

All I know, I know from SPIRIT.

He teaches me everything about JESUS.

The LORD confirms that Himself:

John 15:26

King James Version

26 But when the Comforter is come, 

whom I will send unto you from the Father, 

even the Spirit of truth, 

which proceedeth from the Father, 

he shall testify of me:


So, I think to myself, HOW did JESUS love?

What was His brand of love?

What did He teach us?

And this I came to know:

Romans 8:34

King James Version

34 Who is he that condemneth? 

It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, 

who is even at the right hand of God, 

who also maketh intercession for us.


Philippians 2:8

King James Version

8 And being found in fashion as a man, 

he humbled himself, 

and became obedient unto death, 

even the death of the cross.


He obeyed GOD.

He gave His life for us.

He defeated death, and the devil.

He makes intercession for us, thus, He's mediator.

He gave us the promise of the Resurrection.

He gave believers the promise of eternal life.

By His own life and example, He taught us how to love.

JESUS is our best model for love.

Being born again taught me all that.

Why wouldn't you want to be born again?

You will marvel at what SPIRIT will teach you.

These blogs and books resulted from all those lessons.

I invite you to seek GOD -- with all your heart.

And come to know TRUTH.

As only JESUS can give you.

John 1:17

King James Version

17 For the law was given by Moses, 

but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.


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Monday, April 24, 2023

Your HOLY calling

 

2 Timothy 1:9

King James Version

9 Who hath saved us, 

and called us with an holy calling, 

not according to our works, 

but according to his own purpose and grace, 

which was given us in Christ Jesus 

before the world began,


Do you know that you have a "holy calling"?

Do you know that GOD predestined us for Himself?

If you are grieved by your sins, if you are repentant, then you know you are called.

GOD would not want you to perish.

As He doesn't want anyone to perish.

2 Peter 3:9

King James Version

9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, 

as some men count slackness; 

but is longsuffering to us-ward, 

not willing that any should perish, 

but that all should come to repentance.


But how many listen?

Matthew 22:14

King James Version

14 For many are called, 

but few are chosen.


How to know if you are called?

John 10:27

King James Version

27 My sheep hear my voice, 

and I know them, 

and they follow me:


How many heed GOD's call?

Matthew 13:58

King James Version

58 And he did not many mighty works there 

because of their unbelief.


Know now, then, the POWER of this main verse:

2 Timothy 1:9

King James Version

9 Who hath saved us, 

and called us with an holy calling, 

not according to our works, 

but according to his own purpose and grace, 

which was given us in Christ Jesus 

before the world began,


Sifting through it, we find:

GOD "saved us".

GOD "called us with an holy calling".

GOD saved us, "not according to our works".

GOD saved us "according to his own purpose and grace".

This purpose "was given us in Christ Jesus".

This purpose was given us "before the world began".


Now, you see how you are loved.

Would you heed GOD's call?

Would you try to find out what He meant for you to do?

I hope you do, for we have much to do for GOD.

And others.

Only through JESUS can we know what we need to know.

Pray to know.


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